George Washington was basically a Smoggie wasn't he?

[DrummerMan]

In 1183, William de Hertburne exchanged his land in what is now Hartburn (Stockton) for some land in Washington, County Durham, thereby adopting a new title: William de Wessyngton. This occasion is commemorated by a plaque outside the church of All Saints in Hartburn village, Stockton-on-Tees - which was erected on the 800th anniversary (2 April 1983).

A later descendant of William de Wessyngton was George Washington, the first President of the United States of America.

 

[Laughing]

He was a member of the hell fire club too.

 

[Rauko]

Used to see him the Yellow Rose back in the day ..

 

[chickenrunner]

Used to see him the Yellow Rose back in the day ..

Presumably attired in short sleeved polo shirt and jeans even though it was the depths of winter and absolutely fecking baltic.......................

 

[Rauko]

Presumably attired in short sleeved polo shirt and jeans even though it was the depths of winter and absolutely fecking baltic.......................

You saw him too?

 

[Colin Warnek]

His grandad was educated at Appleby School. Woolyback stock.

 

[Jonny Ingbar]

In 1183, William de Hertburne exchanged his land in what is now Hartburn (Stockton) for some land in Washington, County Durham, thereby adopting a new title: William de Wessyngton. This occasion is commemorated by a plaque outside the church of All Saints in Hartburn village, Stockton-on-Tees - which was erected on the 800th anniversary (2 April 1983).

A later descendant of William de Wessyngton was George Washington, the first President of the United States of America.

Love a bit of local history, find it fascinating.

Feel free to elaborate

 

[Zoophonic]

Yes. So significant was Sir William in the annals of history that they named a Wetherspoons pub after him. What greater accolade could he have. Forget the George Washington stuff.

 

[HarryVegas]

I did a gig in Huddersfield a few years ago where I talked about our area and its history. Afterwards a woman came up to me and introduced herself as Deira and said "I bet you'll know about that name!" Had to scour my memory banks, I must admit. She'd never been to Teesside but was apparently conceived in Boro and her dad had a keen sense of history!

 

[newyddion]

George Washington is a red is a red, George Washington is a red.. he hates geordies!

 

[Zoophonic]

 

[Borobarmy]

So really on thanksgiving day they should all be tucking into a parmo and chips with side salad .

 

[Zoophonic]

So really on thanksgiving day they should all be tucking into a parmo and chips with side salad .

Haha. They already have a massive obesity issue in the States without foistering more super charged calorific junk food over the pond.

 

[Borobarmy]

"Georgie Washington ....he's one of our own "

 

[newyddion]

Ulysses S. Grant looks exactly like I did when I found out about Warnock!​

(18th president of the United States)

pretty sure he's another boro lad too

 

[joeydiaz]

He'd have affiliation to Stockton Town formally Hartburn Juniors

 

[uncle_rico]

Our chairman would say he was a mackem